Monterey County · stream · order 4 river · ~100 cfs typical
Big Sur River
Big Sur River is a stream in Monterey County, California. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from California's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Clear
72°
57°
28 mph
1%
Sat
Overcast
70°
56°
29 mph
1%
Sun
Clear
79°
56°
9 mph
0%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- South Fork Little Sur River3.4 mi
- Little Sur River4.2 mi
- Mill Creek6.3 mi
- Post Creek5.4 mi
- Turner Creek6.7 mi
- Bixby Creek6.7 mi
- Rocky Creek7.2 mi
- Comings Creek6.8 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official CA regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Big Sur River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Big Sur River?+
Yes — California requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Big Sur River?+
Big Sur River is a stream in Monterey County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.